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Fond recollections, bittersweet memories, or markers of a forgotten past? uncultivated foods in rural Chintamani, Karnataka
Full text linkSome experts consider “food” as the most critical issue of the 21st century. Countries such as India are experiencing what has been described as a triple burden of malnutrition – characterised by high prevalence of undernutrition, obesity, and micro-nutrient deficiency. These are a result of inadequate access to healthy foods, increased use of highly processed foods, and low dietary diversity, besides factors related to sanitation. Changes in the practice of agriculture has resulted in a reduction in agrobiodiversity. The challenges to accessing food during shocks such as the COVID-19 pandemic and conflicts in various parts of the world demonstrated the importance of local food security and reminded people of the importance of local food sources, including uncultivated or wild foods
Anno's magic seeds: A review of the story from the perspective of use in the mathematics classroom
Full text linkAnno's Magic Seeds is a children's story book written in 1992 by Mitsumasa Anno (1926-2020), a mathematics teacher and famous children's book author and illustrator from Japan. He was a trained primary school teacher and a self-taught artist who illustrated more than 300 children’s books. His training and keen interest in Mathematics reflects both in the narrative as well the illustrations of the story Anno's Magic seeds. It makes reading this story a fascinating mathematical experience and engagement (for both children and adults)
At right angles
Full text linkThe first issue of the year 2025! Not so new, now that we are three months, a quarter of the year and one winter away from the old! In the break between the November 2024 and March 2025 issue, Padmapriya Shirali and I spent a few days in some of the schools in Chamarajanagar district (Karnataka) and Bhopal and Damoh districts (Madhya Pradesh) that the Azim Premji Foundation interacts with. Our return to classrooms and our interactions with teachers and students were delightful and thought provoking and we came back buzzing with ideas and determined to build on the energy and enthusiasm of the children and their teachers. Editors Rudresh and Sandeep Diwakar coordinated our visits and it was heartening to see how teachers and students welcomed the Foundation’s presence in the classroom and how deeply our Resource Persons were connected with the Field. We plan to do this more often – you will be seeing a lot of responses to questions, ideas for articles and suggestions to address misconceptions in this and upcoming issues of At Right Angles
Activity Sheet II: Find hidden nature
Full text linkHow can a walk in the neighbourhood become a way for students to discover ‘hidden’ plants and animals on human-made structures like walls, fences, roads, and pavements? Why are these forms difficult to spot
Activity Sheet III: Observe uses of human-made structures
Full text linkDo only humans use human-made structures like roads, pavements, fences, and walls? Or are these structures used by other life forms too? What can students learn about the diversity of life by exploring this question in their own immediate neighbourhood
Analysing Answer Sheets to Prepare for New Academic Session
Full text linkBy analysing students’ answer sheets, teachers should be able to formulate and implement practical, effective and creative plans for their teaching and homework. Teachers who lack a comprehensive understanding of the academic levels and needs of students coming to new classes after passing exams cannot create effective teaching plans for new students
Role of Parents in Early Years
Full text linkAs the first point of contact for many families, Anganwadi teachers are uniquely positioned to bridge the gap between parents’ understanding and the developmental needs of children during the crucial early years. In this article, the author shares some of Makkala Jagriti’s easy-to-follow, successful attempts to engage and involve parents in providing a nurturing environment for their children
Early Childhood Education:Towards a Practical Approach
Full text linkMillions of children in India need access to quality early childhood education. This phase is crucial for physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional development and shapes the foundation for lifelong learning and success. Early childhood (ages 0-6) is a period of extraordinary brain growth, with over 85% of a child’s cumulative brain development occurring during this time. Various research highlights the importance of providing young children with nurturing care and stimulating environments, which are essential for healthy brain development and long-term wellbeing